Psalms 3:5
What does Psalms 3:5 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 3:5 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for Jehovah sustaineth me.
KJV
King James Version · 1611I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the Lord sustained me.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for Jehovah sustaineth me.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949I took my rest in sleep, and then again I was awake; for the Lord was my support.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862I--I have lain down, and I sleep, I have waked, for Jehovah sustaineth me.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752I have cried to the Lord with my voice: and he hath heard me from his holy hill.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890I laid me down and slept; I awaked, for Jehovah sustaineth me.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Isaiah 26:3
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee; because he trusteth in thee.
- Proverbs 14:26
In the fear of Jehovah is strong confidence; And his children shall have a place of refuge.
- Leviticus 26:6
And I will give peace in the land, and ye shall lie down, and none shall make you afraid: and I will cause evil beasts to cease out of the land, neither shall the sword go through your land.
- Proverbs 18:10
The name of Jehovah is a strong tower; The righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
- Psalms 127:2
It is vain for you to rise up early, To take rest late, To eat the bread of toil; Forso he giveth unto his beloved sleep.
- Psalms 4:8
In peace will I both lay me down and sleep; For thou, Jehovah, alone makest me dwell in safety.
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